Description: Pontos, Amisos, 85 - 65 BC. Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center / ΑΜΙ−ΣΟΥ; Nike advancing right, holding palm across shoulders, monograms to left and right.

Diameter: AE19 mm

Weight: 6,54 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: BMC Pontos p. 19, 69 ff.

Commentary: green patina, well centered on small flan

History: This depiction of Aegis follows the myth of Athena slaying the Chimera-like reptilian monster (scales are clearly delineated), with addition of the head of Medusa.

Article Number: 007-05-06-41652